Letter to the Editor: Indy 500 Flyover Stirs Emotions

Dear Editor, There is nothing more “Patriotic” than witnessing the six Military jets that fly in unison over the northern Indianapolis/Hamilton County area heading on their way to exhilarate the Indianapolis 500 Race attendees. Every year except during the Obama era, people on the north side of Indy have enjoyed these fighter jets thundering overhead…

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Letter to the Editor: Writer: Beware of Fake Friends

Dear Editor, Unfortunately, Ukraine has fake friends in the West and around the world.  Ukraine was attacked by Russia.  Thousands of peaceful, innocent Ukrainians have died.  Russia devastated civilian housing, infrastructure, and living needs. But Henry Kissinger and other “fake friends” warn the West not to humiliate Putin.  What nonsense!  Putin has already humiliated himself…

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Meeting Notes: Noblesville Schools Board of School Trustees Special Session 06-15/2022

Educational Services Center Board Room 18025 River Road, Noblesville, Indiana Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 6 p.m. The items on this agenda are being addressed with the best interests of Noblesville Schools’ students as the prime consideration. Call to Order Pledge of Allegiance Moment of Silence Public Comment The board provides an opportunity for members…

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Hairbanger’s Ball Returns to Headline 2022 Noblesville 4th of July Fireworks Festival

The City of Noblesville is actively preparing for a spectacular 2022 Noblesville Fireworks Festival and has announced details for the free events taking place on Monday, July 4, beginning at 4:30 p.m. with the Stars & Stripes Forever Parade through Downtown Noblesville. The Noblesville Fourth of July parade, festival, and fireworks display is the longest…

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The Horse (and Mule) Whisperer

You may have noticed I’ve used this column in the past to fill in some of the local minority history (African American, Jewish and Chinese) that’s missing from the county history books. I would have liked to have covered some Hispanic or Latino history as well, but the truth is, Hispanics and Latinos haven’t had…

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Carmel High School Senior Named Among 3 Wabash College Lilly Scholarship Winners

Wabash College introduces the newest class of Lilly Scholars, three incoming freshmen who have earned the College’s most prestigious scholarship. Among them is a senior at Carmel High School. Augustin “Gus” Sanchez of Carmel, Indiana; Patrick Countryman of Indianapolis; and James Wallace of Missouri City, Texas, make up the Class of 2026 winners. Finalists visited…

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Hamilton County Tourism Receives Grant for ‘BEST Project’ Study, Strategic 10-Year Plan

The U.S. Economic Development Administration awarded Hamilton County Tourism, Inc. (HCT) a major grant to lead a milestone study that will explore potential infrastructure and program investments for HCT and its affiliate, Hamilton County Sports Authority. The BEST (Business of Entertainment, Sport and Tourism) study will guide future entertainment, group and sports tourism-related capital investments,…

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